Readers response: How do you handle changes in energy levels as you age?
As we get older, our levels of energy, ability and agility can slowly start to decrease, making us change our day-to-day lifestyles.
We asked our readers how they handle these changes, and the response was overwhelming. Here's what they said.
Margo Courtney - Eat clean and healthy and your body will reward you with heaps of energy and vitality. I have a very big green smoothie most days as one of my 2 meals, along with 2 litres of water a day, and I don't even need much sleep.
Ron Stubbs - Up at 8am, can’t be late for my walk in the sun, and feeling great. Don’t need afternoon snooze then. I’m 77.
Kristeen Bon - I don’t handle them. I flop on the couch most afternoons for a quick five minute interior eye check!
Sylvia Brice - I have an autoimmune disease so my levels of energy are way down. I do what l can in small bursts and rest when l need to. Luckily l read and craft so can always do them. It's very hard to adapt but that's life and l am so much better for off than younger people with my disease. Think positive.
Judie Fisher - Do chores in small stretches, and have regular breaks.
Diane Green - Adjust. I do what I can, and what I can't just has to wait.
Raymond Richards - As they told us at the heart clinic, if you have something you HAVE to do - do it first.
Janis St George - Listen to your body - rest awhile when you need to.
Kaylene Samuels - Have a SCAN..... Seniors Compulsory Afternoon Nap.
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